Here’s a thought…
“Volunteering is at the very core of being a human. No one has made it through life without someone else’s help.”
HEATHER FRENCH HENRY
Orcas Voices: Meg Massey Helps Students Take the Next Step
Orcas Issues is proud to introduce a new, occasional column by Sally Buchanan, called "Orcas Voices." In these columns, Sally will write about the people who speak for 'the Orcas spirit.' Her first column features Meg Massey. -- by Sally Buchanan-- Meg Massey helps students and parents decide on
Save With Local Coupon Books from Children’s House
-- from Susan Anderson, Children's House Director -- Coupon book offers unique opportunity to save locally on holiday purchases Orcas Island Children’s House is selling coupon books, featuring more than $500 in discounts offered by local businesses. Buy one for yourself or give one as a gift. Go Orcas! includes
OPALCO Proposes Energy Assistance Program
-- Releases Low-income Needs Assessment Findings -- from OPALCO -- OPALCO led a county-wide work group to identify the needs of our lowest-income residents and to collaborate on effective solutions. The findings show there is a broad spectrum of affordability needs to address and that an effective response will require
Washington State Ferries Hiring Around Puget Sound
-- from Washington State Ferries -- We’re hiring entry-level crew members to start working in the spring of 2016. Our goal is to hire up to 35 Ordinary Seamen (OS) for on-call positions around Puget Sound. These crew members are part of our system’s front line. On board the ferry,
Whidbey Search and Rescue Evacuates Friday Harbor Man
-- from Mike Wilding of NAS Whidbey Island -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) early Saturday morning, October 31, 2015, for a man in critical condition from Friday Harbor. The SAR crew of five took off shortly
Cancer Survivorship Meeting
-- by Carol Kulminski -- The Cancer Support group has changed their name to Cancer Survivorship to be more inclusive of all those involved in dealing with issues related to cancer. In the last four years, the group has been comprised of those in the midst of treatment, caregivers and
Larsen Wants to Hear Your Voice on TPP
Sunday, November 15 from 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the San Juan Island Grange, Friday Harbor -- from the office of U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, is inviting constituents to join him for public meetings about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement and other issues
Sourdough Savvy at the Co-op
-- from Regina Zwilling -- Join Katie and Regina Zwilling on Sunday, November 15th, 2-5 pm in the Co-op Commons for a Sourdough workshop. We will demonstrate hands-on every step of the process how to make delectable bread, perfect pancakes, tender waffles, crunchy crackers and moist banana bread (Yay! Banana
Guest Column: Drowsy Driving Causes Accidents
--from Chief John R. Batiste, Washington State Patrol -- Our troopers see it and hear it all the time. A driver telling a trooper after a collision, “I don’t know what happened, I must have fallen asleep.” These types of collisions are more common than one might think and just
Election Results Are In
-- by Margie Doyle -- As of 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, the Election results indicated that Wes Heinmiller had won the Orcas Fire District race, by a vote count of 875 to challenger Julie Remington's 682 votes. In the Orcas Park and Rec race, Deborah Jones was elected to the
Sailors Race Round the County
November 7 and 8 -- from the Orcas Island Yacht Club -- The Parthian, by Chris White Friday night is the Crazy party at the Orcas Island Yacht Club (OIYC) at Westsound Friday Night Rendezvous at the OIYC Saturday night party in Roche Harbor on San Juan Island
Student Art Show this Saturday
Art students, from left, Pearl Mae Mudd, Aristotle Wolfe Luna and Emily Reinhart Three students of Jo Anderson will give an art exhibition this Saturday, Nov. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 450 North Beach Road, across the street from the Healing Arts Building. Jo Anderson teaches
Funhouse Needs Volunteers to Put In Playground
Shifts available from 8 am. to 4 p.m. Call to Volunteer! -- from the Funhouse Commons -- Orcas Fire and 6 other volunteers helped off load the 3000 pounds of playground equipment delivered to the Funhouse Commons last week. The Funhouse Commons is happy to announce the installation
Guest Column: How OPALCO’s Rate Design Works
-- by Tom Owens -- Every utility, including OPALCO, makes decisions on its rate design. These decisions are made for some very good reasons. However, they can impact individual customers quite differently. This article is a short review comparing the rates designs of OPALCO and Puget Sound Energy (PSE), our
Is Your Business Prepared for Disaster?
Thursday, Nov. 16 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- from the County Economic Development Council -- What would happen to your business as a result of a major disaster in the San Juan Islands? Are you, your property and your data prepared? Join the San
Star-Studded Trio to Light Up “Leaves of Gold” Concert
Dec. 10 and 11 at 6 p.m. at Rosario Music Room -- from the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival -- The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is extremely proud to announce three world renowned musicians will be performing for our annual “Leaves of Gold” Concert in December. The Montrose Trio
